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P536 TFW

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,601 mi
Last recorded135,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 TFW
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 135,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s rear panal damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 124,757 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 124,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB?

Based on 922 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,378
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
Registration plate lamp not working 35
position lamp(s) not working 35
coil spring incomplete 30
Horn not working 29
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P536 TFW is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 138,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P536 TFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P536 TFW registered?

P536 TFW is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P536 TFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P536 TFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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